Somewhere in Queens

A dreary slog of family Drama with a weak moral of acceptance.

Movie about a family that argues, fights, and loves. They all have their issues but all support each other when necessary. Slow at times but an enjoyable watch.

Rating: 7.8/10

Somewhere in Queens is a spectacular and heartfelt directorial debut from Ray Romano. The film is a masterful slice-of-life comedy-drama that captures the nuances of a working-class family, powered by phenomenal performances and a script that's both hilarious and poignant.

Highlights
- Authentic Story: The screenplay is refreshingly honest, telling a small, intimate story about marriage, parenting, and family dynamics.
- Fantastic Performances: Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf deliver naturalistic performances, creating a believable and lived-in family atmosphere.
- Sensitive Direction: Romano's direction is warm, patient, and empathetic, with a masterful handle on the small, quiet moments that define family life.

Criticisms
- Low-Stakes Plot: The film's plot is intentionally small-scale, which may not appeal to viewers looking for a more dramatic story.
- Frustrating Character Decision: Leo's decision to lie to his son can make him a difficult character to fully support.

Verdict
Somewhere in Queens is a beautifully crafted character study with phenomenal performances that will resonate with anyone who's been part of a messy, loving family. It's a must-see for fans of smart, character-driven comedy-dramas, announcing Ray Romano as a major talent behind the camera.

Rating: 7.8/10

Somewhere in Queens is a spectacular and heartfelt directorial debut from Ray Romano. The film is a masterful slice-of-life comedy-drama that captures the nuances of a working-class family, powered by phenomenal performances and a script that's both hilarious and poignant.

Highlights
- Authentic Story: The screenplay is refreshingly honest, telling a small, intimate story about marriage, parenting, and family dynamics.
- Fantastic Performances: Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf deliver naturalistic performances, creating a believable and lived-in family atmosphere.
- Sensitive Direction: Romano's direction is warm, patient, and empathetic, with a masterful handle on the small, quiet moments that define family life.

Criticisms
- Low-Stakes Plot: The film's plot is intentionally small-scale, which may not appeal to viewers looking for a more dramatic story.
- Frustrating Character Decision: Leo's decision to lie to his son can make him a difficult character to fully support.

Verdict
Somewhere in Queens is a beautifully crafted character study with phenomenal performances that will resonate with anyone who's been part of a messy, loving family. It's a must-see for fans of smart, character-driven comedy-dramas, announcing Ray Romano as a major talent behind the camera.

5/10 laughed a few times, decent ending, but just felt pretty slow. I was ready for it to end.

Soundtrack was amazing. Not at all perfect but I would definitely rewatch this in the future